Celebrating over 60 years of learning and fun, Challenger School is an independent private school that focuses on academic excellence, individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, and self-reliance.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- 2021 National Blue Ribbon School - 09/21/2021The Challenger School Berryessa California campus earned the National Blue Ribbon School award in 2021. With this award, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes Challenger for being an "Exemplary High ...morePerforming" school.This award acknowledges the achievements of our educators and students and the strength of Challenger`s exemplary curriculum and proven teaching methods utilized at all campuses. hide
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our curriculum focuses on the foundations of knowledge: language arts, math, and logic. Early mastery of these basics prepares students for advanced studies and learning at an accelerated pace.
- Breathtaking Results - Our uniquely structured classes yield astonishing results in young students. Challenger students achieve scores on average in the 90th percentile on the national Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). This means that our average student outperforms nine out of ten students who take that test. Challenger School offers preschool through eighth grade programs that prepare children to live happily and successfully for their whole lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Challenger School - Berryessa offer a summer program?
Yes, Challenger School - Berryessa offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Challenger School - Berryessa?
The application deadline for Challenger School - Berryessa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Challenger School - Berryessa located?
Challenger School - Berryessa is located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Berryessa.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2020
Challenger is a really good school. Son likes very much. Teachers are very good at managing kid and staff is fine.
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